One Guard

Chapter 55 : Crazy NBA

Fifteen minutes ago…

“The second overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers chose…Evan Turner, from Ohio State University, let’s congratulate this kid!”

“Yes!” As David Stern announced the final ownership of the second pick, a slightly fat white man shouted excitedly in the box.

This person is not the 76ers general manager Stevenski, but Mark Cuban who has been frightened for a long time! It stands to reason that the 76ers and Evan Turner, Cuban and his Mavericks can’t get along with each other. But he knew that if the 76ers took Turner, then the Nets would have lost their biggest goal. For the Nets, their best option is gone. In this way, Cuban can better implement his plan!

“Are you sure that kid is worth it?” Next to Cuban, the team general manager Nelson Jr. seemed to hesitate. “Caron is one of our few All-Star players, and Steve’s three-pointers are occasionally useful. Moreover, you actually got our first round of the draft right next year!”

Cuban looked at his general manager, and beside this crazy boss, he really needed a relatively calm manager like Nelson. There is no doubt that Cuban is a good boss, but in terms of team building, he likes to be impulsive, gambling, and reckless to spend big money.

In order to get a big-name star, Cuban can clear his team’s salary space in advance, regardless of whether the star can actually come. Now, for a Yiyang who has never played a professional basketball game, Cuban is actually willing to take out two players and a pick for the bargaining chip.

Although Cuban is crazy, he is not an idiot. Although the Mavericks have always been a playoff team, it stands to reason that what they need now should not be a rookie. But they are always a breath away from the championship. I have been struggling to pursue the big-name plan, but it has always failed to do so. Dirk is 31 years old, and Marion and Kidd have entered the end of their careers. If the Mavericks cannot win the championship in the past three years, this goal will only become increasingly difficult to achieve!

When Nowitzki gets old, what should the Mavericks do? Is it bad? I’m afraid Cuban will not do this. He not only needs to lay the foundation for the future of the Mavericks, but also needs to replenish the current strength.

Since chasing big names has been unable to do so, why not train a big name by trading a high draft rookie again like Dirk was selected by the Bucks? With Kidd and others, Yiyang will definitely grow up quickly in the Mavericks. This is a point guard who can cut 15+10 per game. If Yiyang’s previous resume is not blank, and if he changes his skin color, he might become the top pick!

“Drafts are gambling for everyone, man. How can you win if you don’t bet?” Cuban smiled at his general manager, took out his cell phone, and made a call.

“Are you sure you want to choose Derek Favors?” On the other side, the Nets assistant general manager Xiang Billy King finally confirmed the name of their chosen rookie.

Billy Jinben wanted to agree, but at this moment, Cuban called.

“Wait.” The black manager waved to his assistant and connected the phone.

“It’s a pity!” Cuban didn’t turn the corner. As soon as the phone was connected, the individual Mavericks boss started to say “hello” to Billy King about Cousins.

“What is regret?”

“Don’t pretend, Billy, we all know that you think Turner has been thinking about it all summer. The 76ers slashed love and robbed you of the instant power supplement you have longed for. But it doesn’t matter, I have one here. The ready-made All-Stars can definitely fill the gaps in your lineup.” Hearing what Cuban said, Billy King knew the meaning of this call.

“Your bargaining chip?”

“I am willing to send Caron Butler, Steve Novak and next year’s first-round draft pick.” At this time, Cuban learned from his team general manager Nelson Jr. that the Spurs had reached an agreement with the Warriors. protocol. If the Warriors can pick Yiyang with the sixth overall pick, the Spurs will trade immediately. In other words, this is almost the last chance for Cuban to get Yiyang! He must intercept Yiyang before the Warriors’ sixth overall pick!

Billy King was a little excited. Although Caron Butler is already a “former” All-Star, his defense and shooting are also what the Nets need. If you choose a rookie, with Lopez and Deron, Billy King, who wants to be a crash champion, has not yet been patiently trained. What’s more, Cuban also sent Novak, a pure shooter, and next year’s first-round pick. For the Nets, who have lost their best goal, this seems to be a good deal.

“Who do you want me to choose at the third overall pick?” Billy King was curious as to which rookie would make Cuban willing to make such a big sacrifice. After all, Caron Butler is a very important member of the Mavericks’ regular rotation. Without him, the Mavericks’ reserves at the small forward position will become very empty.

Is it Paul George, Gordon Hayward or Xavier Henry? However, Billy King didn’t think of the name Cuban said.

“Yiyang! I need you to help me pick Yiyang in the third place! As long as you take him off, the transaction will be completed immediately!” Cuban knew that he was only one step away from Yiyang!

Billy King thought for a while and looked at the absent-minded Chinese rookie under the luxurious box. Boy, get ready to accept the surprise.

“Deal!”

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right now……

Yiyang stood in front of the stage, and countless cameras shot him and Stern frantically. Mourin even raised the camera, unwilling to miss any pictures!

After 　　, Yiyang and Stern raised a Nets jersey together. At this moment, all Chinese fans are boiling. This is another Chinese player selected in the lottery area after Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian!

“Congratulations, boy.” Stern patted Yiyang on the shoulder. With the addition of this guy, the Chinese market is even more open to the NBA portal!

Yiyang smiled stiffly and nodded to Stern. He still doesn’t know what happened! Why would a team that has never been in contact with itself suddenly pick itself away?

After 　　 stepped down, Yiyang could not immediately return to Bill Duffy. A group of basketball reporters surrounded this guard with a special complexion.

“As the third Chinese player in NBA history to be selected in the lottery zone, what do you think!?” A Chinese reporter squeezed into the first question.

“I’m very excited.” Yiyang’s indifferent expression and flat tone made the reporters totally unable to see how excited this guy was.

“Join the New Jersey Nets, what do you want to say to the team? After all, they just had Chinese player Yi Jianlian last season.”

“I am very honored.”

The reporters suddenly became speechless. This is probably the most indifferent rookie they have ever encountered. In fact, it was not that Yiyang pretended to be indifferent, but that he really didn’t know what was going on. This kid from the Wood District is still in a daze Oh, look! “Just when the atmosphere was a little embarrassing, a reporter pointed at the big screen on the spot with a face of surprise.

Yiyang looked in the direction of the reporter’s fingers, and the latest transaction information appeared on the big screen at the scene.

“The Dallas Mavericks sent Caron Butler, Steve Novak, and the 2011 first-round draft pick to get the signing rights of Yiyang and Dan Gazulic from the New Jersey Nets.” This news one Come out, everyone knows that Gazulich is just an addition, so that the Nets spend a little less money. In other words, Cuban used a former All-Star player for a rookie!

“Gosh! Cuban is crazy!”

“Yiyang? Has it been traded?”

“Great! I am still worried that Yiyang will not survive under Delong!”

“Did you forget that the Mavericks still have a Kidd?”

“Kid? Kidd is old! The Mavericks need fresh blood! Besides, it’s better to play with Kidd than with Deron, who is in his prime!”

These reporters have become ordinary fans at this moment. They are talking about the deal with angrily, even forgetting that the protagonist of the incident is in front of them.

Yiyang looked at his name and the Mavericks team logo on the big screen, as well as the chattering discussions among the fans in the arena.

The boy shook his head helplessly and sighed. Professional basketball, sure enough, is a complicated thing…

In any case, Yiyang is finally at ease now. After all, Dallas is more reliable than New Jersey. Anyway, Yiyang also tried out in Dallas.

Regardless of the result, Yiyang’s career path has been opened. Dallas? Then, take off from Dallas!

Pro basketball, here I am!